Rag Quilt Question
#52
I have made several but haven't used batting, making them more of a summer weight using the "x" in across the block and a 1/2" seam; sorry I'm not much help.
rachel, how big did you cut your squares to not use the "x"??
rachel, how big did you cut your squares to not use the "x"??
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Me too, have done around 30+ of these and you can do interesting things by using a different colour/s in the middle layer. Have started to use pink/s for girls, etc. Have also used up scraps by joining them (lapping with zig zag) so you can gets lots of colour combos in the 'shaggy' bits.Did do one with four layers for a 19 yo grandson mostly in plaids, was good but a bit tough snipping the seams. He says he loves it
The two I've done also use flannel instead of batting and I stitch it together this way. The instructions I've seen for using batting is to cut so that it is inside the seams and then stitch the X to keep the batting from bunching up. I like the flannel because I can add another color and texture in the fringe.
Cheers, K
Originally Posted by CorgiNole
Originally Posted by athenagwis
I am not much help because I don't use batting. I use 3 layers of flannel and just do the 1/2 inch seams. I don't do the X or anything. They have held up really well for me.
Rachel
Rachel
Cheers, K
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Originally Posted by dglvr
Originally Posted by biloxigirl
Originally Posted by dglvr
Originally Posted by CoriAmD
Originally Posted by CoriAmD
DGLVR - that bear quilt is adorable!
Or I take mine to a laundry mat so I don't get all the strings from the fabric in my washer and dryer. :thumbup:
Cheers, K
#59
I also use flannel but cut all the same size. Did not have to put the X in the middle.I like them without it and the flannel does give extra fringe which I really like.Here is one that I did for my GD. http://www.quiltingboard.com/t-34270-1.htm
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